Blackpool Technology Centre, Blackpool, FY2 0JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY2 0JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46%	50.5%	4.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	54%	49.5%	-4.5%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33%	37.7%	4.7%	37.9%	-0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	30.4%	-5.5%	44.2%	-13.8%
Separated	3.9%	3.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	16.5%	17.6%	1.1%	9.1%	8.5%
Widowed	10.7%	10.8%	0.1%	6.1%	4.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (49.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.4%	21.8%	-8.6%	48.4%	-26.6%
Good health	25.9%	27.5%	1.6%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	25.4%	27%	1.6%	12.7%	14.3%
Bad health	16.1%	16.6%	0.5%	4.0%	12.6%
Very bad health	2.2%	7.1%	4.9%	1.2%	5.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around FY2 0JW this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.7%	38.2%	-5.5%	18.2%	20.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	8.3%	-9.2%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.7%	13.2%	3.5%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	8.3%	2.0%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	10.3%	4.0%	16.9%	-6.6%
Degree or Similar	12.6%	16.2%	3.6%	33.8%	-17.6%
Other	3.9%	5.4%	1.5%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
White	98.2%	97.6%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	92%	-4.4%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2.2%	6.1%	3.9%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	92%	-3.1%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57%	76.7%	-19.7%
France	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	36.4%	13.5%	22.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Blackpool Technology Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackpool Technology Centre was 287.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.3% higher than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackpool Technology Centre has the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 102nd highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY2 0JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blackpool Technology Centre are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackpool Technology Centre, Blackpool, FY2 0JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY2 0JW

Average Price
£2,200,178

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,392,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,008,197

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackpool Technology Centre

Average Price
£2,387,397

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,387,397

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackpool Technology CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Blackpool Technology Management Centre Faraday Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building	£2,000,000	2022-03-11	£2,047,131
Digital Design Bureau Blackpool Technology Centre, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£973,525	2001-12-14	£2,387,397

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY2 0JW

Employment

FY2 0JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY2 0JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	64
Long-Term Sick or disabled	49
Full-Time Employee	35
Looking after home or family	14
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	6
Construction	5
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Real estate activities	2
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kincraig Primary School Kincraig Road , FY2 0HN	3out of 4	507 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Carleton FY6 7PE	3out of 4	1,067 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ	3out of 4	1,239 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Bispham FY2 0HH	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	1,125 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	1,998 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	2,849 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	3,032 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	835 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	1,608 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	3out of 4	2,386 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,983 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	2,372 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	2,990 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	3,566 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	3,642 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Staff Canteen	Unit 5, Darwin Court, Blackpool	194 yd
Nibbles @ Carleton	Adjacent Offices Carleton Crematorium, Stocks Road, Blackpool	725 yd
Bounce Play Centre	Unit 2, 71 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool	1,015 yd
Three Little Piggies Bakery Ltd	2 Blackpool Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	1,035 yd
BJFF Crossbar Cafe	Blackpool Rangers, All Saints Road, Blackpool	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Canton Chef	50-52 Ashfield Road, Blackpool		934 yd
The Village Pantry	8 Blackpool Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde		1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kincraig Primary School KINCRAIG ROAD	grass pitches	553 yd
Bispham Body Senze (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Bristol Avenue	health and fitness suite	635 yd
Blackpool And The Fylde College (Bispham Campus) ASHFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	893 yd
Carleton St Hilda'S C Of E Primary School BISPHAM ROAD	grass pitches	971 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	77.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.45 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.